Me & Emma (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Elizabeth Flock Play Audiobook Sample

Me & Emma Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Lauren Davis Publisher: Harlequin Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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In many ways, Carrie Parker is like any other eight-year-old: playing make-believe, dreading school, dreaming of faraway places. But even her imaginative mind can't shut out the realities of her impoverished North Carolina home or help her protect her younger sister, Emma.

By turns achingly naive and utterly pragmatic, Carrie has been shaped by the loss of her beloved daddy and by a drunken stepfather and her emotionally absent mother. Charting an astonishing course of survival for herself and Emma, she hopes to transform their lives into one more closely resembling the storybooks she treasures.

But after the sisters' plan to run away from home unravels, their world takes a shocking turn, and one shattering moment ultimately reveals a truth that leaves everyone reeling.

Narrated with the simplicity and unabashed honesty of a child's perspective, Me & Emma is a vivid portrayal of heartbreaking loss of innocence, an indomitable spirit, and incredible courage, a story that will resonate with readers long after they've heard the final sentence.

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"I'm still reeling from the ending on this one. I went through the whole book expecting a typical child psychology ending- a happy ending I guess...where the abused children are finally rescued from their horrific circumstances... I almost feel chills as I remember reading that last chapter. Carrie and Emma are such sweethearts. I enjoyed seeing the way they looked at the world, especially as children in circumstances they didn't know could be any different. Read 2009 [appx. 6/30/09]"

— Liz (5 out of 5 stars)

Me & Emma (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent story about how two sister cope with the loss of their father, being dirt poor, and having a horrible step father who is abusive. There is a terrific twist at the end that you don't expect. It is a wonderful read. "

    — Rachel, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was another that makes me so grateful for my life, my trials and how I grew up. The poor girls are treated so awful, some things I can't even believe. From the viewpoint of a young girl growing up with abusive step-father and how she copes. "

    — Kellie, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this in a day. The story weighs your heart down. I also never saw the ending coming. Definitely worth a read. "

    — Kimberly, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought it was good.. the ending was a surprise which I like. "

    — Kristi, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVED this book... I never saw the ending coming! "

    — Adrian, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book if you can handle the horrors of this child's life. Once you get to the end, you want to go back and read parts where you may have missed something. Nice twist (in a storytelling, not real life, way). "

    — Bonnie, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Definitely a good book, especially for those who work with children. I liked it, unique. "

    — Leigh, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. "

    — Autumn, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Haunting!!!!! You will not be able to put this book down! "

    — Wendy, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was rather disappointed by this book. I thought the plot "twist" was pretty easy to figure out right from the beginning. Story is okay, would have been better without the twist. "

    — Sherri, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good but not groundbreaking read. I saw the twist coming before I was even halfway through the book. "

    — Sophie, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although it's a tough topic to read about (physical/sexual abuse) of a child, the plot kept you reading to see how it concludes. Part of the ending was easy to figure out but the twist at the end was quite a surprise. "

    — Abbie, 11/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this story is told so well from the perspective of a child. although some of the subject matter is tough to read, I enjoyed the red and was taken aback by the ending. it's one of those books I'd like to read again to see if i missed anything hinting at the ending! "

    — Kerry, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow. Wow. Wow. Great book! I knew there was going to be a dramatic ending but it was at the very end and it kept me guessing and wondering. The last handful of pages were definite page turners! "

    — Tricia, 9/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book though sometimes painful to read. Must be read twice. "

    — Sharon, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Definitely a slow read and not an engaging one at that. The ending was a surprise but I'm not sure it worked. "

    — Melinda, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it! One of the very few times that I have read a book where the narrator is a young eight year old girl. Thrilled and surprised with the ending and what is revealed... "

    — Linda, 12/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing! The ending blew me away. "

    — Shelby, 4/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love reading first-person perspectives, especially from an unusual voice, which is what I enjoyed most about this book. It was, however, so so sad all the way through. "

    — Kate, 1/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " OMG...after a bit of a slow start, this book was amazing! "

    — Keri, 1/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow! What a twist at the end. "

    — Christina, 12/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my new favorite authors. This book is a dark page turner. "

    — Angie, 11/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book truly affected me. I loved it and was totally shocked at the end. "

    — Kim, 9/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not the best book I've ever read. Just "okay." Figured out the ending well beforehand. "

    — Thenerdmom, 6/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a heartbreaking tale of survival and innocence, and I was quite surprised by the ending. I didn't see it coming, and the ending really gave the book substance and power. "

    — Janice, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dark book....BIG twist at the end! "

    — Lori, 5/13/2011
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    " I thought that this was a good book. It was a pretty quick read and a good story. "

    — Jamie, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The twist at the end of this book really took me by surprise and made me want to immediately re-read the book to see what hints I missed. "

    — Marisa, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. The end was a total shock. Couldn't put it down until I finished it. "

    — Tina, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Threw me for a loop! Easy writing style mixed with a cringe worthy story that makes you feel for the characters. "

    — Amanda, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this book. It's definitely a fast read, and I really couldn't believe the ending. I was stunned! I'm usually decent at guessing foreshadowing, but I was a million miles off. "

    — Sara, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The twist at the end had me thinking for days. "

    — Kim, 4/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Listened to this book on audible. Cassandra Morris makes child characters come alive. I love listening to books that she reads! "

    — Melissa, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very sad story....has an unexpected twist at the end. "

    — Margaret, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, if depressing. Completely caught me by surprise in the end. "

    — Bettycindy, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very hard read...just heart-wrenching...but redeeming in the end!! "

    — Susan, 3/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautifully wriiten with an unexpected ending. Mental issues and abuse could be too much for some people although the author takes care not to go into too much detail. "

    — Julie, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very sad book but worth the read for sure "

    — Christine, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The ending took me by surprise. "

    — Lisa, 3/11/2011

About Elizabeth Flock

Elizabeth Flock is a former journalist who reported for Time and People magazines and worked as an on-air correspondent for CBS before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Me & Emma, a Book Sense Notable Title and Highlight Pick of the Year.

About Lauren Davis

Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.